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  • What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

    What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?
    2026/04/22
    China tells its ally Iran the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily - underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the Iran war on China - and what role is it playing?
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    27 分
  • Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains

    Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains
    2026/04/20
    As the United States-Israel war on Iran deepens, conflict scholar David Keen examines why some wars persist without a clear victory. He argues that war can serve political control, economic interests and systems of power that outlive the battlefield. From sanctions and smuggling to military spending and useful enemies, Keen explains how conflict can become functional and why making peace more attractive than war is often the real challenge.
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    29 分
  • How far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends and allies?

    How far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends and allies?
    2026/04/18
    Iran has been cultivating what it calls the Axis of Resistance for decades. It's a coalition of armed groups, backed by Tehran's money and often its weapons, that try to tip the scales of regional power in Iran's favour. Now the axis looks to be on shaky ground. Israel has marched into southern Lebanon, is pounding Beirut with bombs in an attempt to eliminate Hezbollah and says it doesn't plan to stop. So is Hezbollah the sticking point of ceasefire negotiations? And how far is Iran willing to go to back its friends and allies?
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    28 分
  • Trump has found his Iran off-ramp - but at what cost?

    Trump has found his Iran off-ramp - but at what cost?
    2026/04/15
    After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two week ceasefire. It's still unclear whether that will mean a lasting peace. What's more certain is that the US and the world stage have been changed by Trump's war. So how has America been shaped by Trump's war on Iran? How has the world order? And can any of it be walked back?
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    28 分
  • How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian relations?

    How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
    2026/04/13
    The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with Washington to reach a deal on the Ukraine conflict. So how is the Iran war affecting Russia-Iran relations?
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    29 分
  • What impact is the Iran war having on Israel?

    What impact is the Iran war having on Israel?
    2026/04/08
    Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night - from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have launched against Iran are being felt across the world. How is it affecting Israel - and its future?
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    29 分
  • How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?

    How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?
    2026/04/06
    The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran - sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump?
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    29 分
  • What's the impact of the Iran war on China?

    What's the impact of the Iran war on China?
    2026/04/04
    The war in Iran rages on. And China argues it should never have happened. Beijing is a major importer of Iranian oil, making it vulnerable to any disruption of the flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Given its huge oil reserves and its growing dependence on Electric Vehicles, China may not be affected in the short term. But what if war drags on? And what's exactly keeping Beijing away from direct involvement in the conflict?
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    28 分